Strategic Planning Specialist

Overview

SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 9,000 people, including more than 2,700+ in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand planning and inventory levels for multiple product lines through various systems (D365, OMNIS)
• Aid procurement in identifying material requirements
• Utilize strong analytical skills and communicate with stakeholders around complex situations
• Develop and deploy visual metrics within the group (Power BI, Tableau)
• Accountable for capacity/utilization planning and alignment with production model
• Develop procedures and tools for efficient data capture and real-time tracking of demand planning and inventory levels
• Interpret forecasted demand, assess requirements, and identify solutions to non-standard requests
• Comply with all policies and standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, manufacturing, product management, scheduling, and logistics teams to forecast demand, balance supply, and proactively identify risks and opportunities within the planning horizon

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s in science / supply chain or equivalent experience preferred
• 1-3 years of strategic planning, scheduling, inventory management, or supply chain activities or operations preferred
• Working knowledge of OMNIS/D365 or other MRP planning systems
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel or data analytics tools
• Ability to interface with senior management
• Complex critical thinking skills
• Effective written and verbal skills

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Incidental/Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training